Which place is cheaper, Wuhu or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Can Tho or Wuhu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Can Tho and Wuhu can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Wuhu?
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
Wuhu
The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.
The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $58Wuhu $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $58, while the average daily cost in Wuhu is $89. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Can Tho and Wuhu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $28Wuhu $31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $56Wuhu $62
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Wuhu
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Wuhu? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $13Wuhu $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $35
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $37
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $49
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $127
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Wuhu?
Prices for flights to both Wuhu and Can Tho change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCan Tho $17Wuhu $40
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.28
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.10
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$7.07
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.65
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Local Food Tour: $33
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Biking and cooking class in the rural tour at Can Tho: $36
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $48
- Discover Local Cuisine: Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $49
- Mekong Delta Cooking Class with Lunch: $69
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $17Wuhu $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.03
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.53
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- FREE FOOT TOUR- ENJOY LOCAL FOOD: $8.40
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
- The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
- Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $35
- Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $36
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market Tour: $36
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $38
- Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $40
- Sunset Experience on Mekong River and Explore Brilliant City: $40
- Cai Rang Floating Market and Fruit Garden Tour: $42
- Can Tho floating market tour and small canal: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.71Wuhu $8.31
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Wuhu, we can see that Wuhu is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Wuhu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuhu than you might in Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Can Tho Expensive? and Is Wuhu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Wuhu?
Wuhu has a larger population, and is about 96% larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Wuhu, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Can Tho or Wuhu?
Wuhu has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Can Tho experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Can Tho or Wuhu in the Summer?
Both Wuhu and Can Tho during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Can Tho is around the same temperature as Wuhu. Typically, the summer temperatures in Can Tho in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Wuhu averages at about 28°C (83°F).
Wuhu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Wuhu. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Wuhu 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Wuhu in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Wuhu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In October, Can Tho is generally much warmer than Wuhu. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Wuhu fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Wuhu. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Wuhu 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Wuhu in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Wuhu. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Wuhu in the winter. Can Tho is much warmer than Wuhu in the winter. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Wuhu fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Wuhu. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Wuhu 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Wuhu in the Spring?
Both Wuhu and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
In the spring, Can Tho is much warmer than Wuhu. Typically, the spring temperatures in Can Tho in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Wuhu averages at about 15°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuhu. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In April, Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of rain as Wuhu. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Wuhu 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Wuhu and Can Tho
| Can Tho | Wuhu | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.